Patek Philippe

ART : PP 5101 10 days tourbillon (and the affordable 5124)
Jul 05 2008,11:19 AM

First I would like to thank Jacques Degreef otherwise I could not share those pics. It was the first time in my life I saw a Patek 10 days tourbillon. This was already a good feeling. I can't describe how it felt when I was allowed to 'play' with it between 10.00 and 11.30 this morning.

Those pics are the best I could do but believe me, this watch gives you shivers.

I could always sell my house and buy this watch but I have a strange feeling my girlfriend would not like the idea   LOL
So I better stop dreaming. Such a piece will always be out of my league.
BUT, if you really like the looks and want something similar (without the 10 days power reserve and ofcourse without the tourbillon) you can always try the 5124.
At the fraction of the price you get a very good looking dress watch.

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Bruno, thanks for the side...
Jul 05 2008,17:10 PM

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5124 Hand Wind
Jul 05 2008,17:41 PM

Thanks Bruno. I've played with the 5124 recently. Its hand winding experience is sensational! The right tactile and audible feedback is superb! Value for money in my own opinion. I'd even recommend this watch to any first time Patek buyer anytime!

Thanks for sharing!

Mech.
This message has been edited by Mech on 2008-07-05 17:41:54

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It's great to see these two together!
Jul 05 2008,19:33 PM

You can tell that they are from the same gene pool but obviously one is in a different league.I agree with you that the 5124 is a good starting option for those not wishing to sell their houses.

Thanks for sharing. Pics are wonderful BTW.

Cheers

Fernando

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Thanks for the comparison Bruno
Jul 05 2008,21:30 PM

The finish of the black polished tourbillon bridge on the 5101 is absolutely amazing; the sharp corners on the edges of the bridge say it all.

- SJX

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Thanks Bruno
Jul 05 2008,21:46 PM

for this in depth side by side pictures comparison as lots of us would not have the chance to see 5101P in flesh

agreed with Mech, as some say 5124 is the "poor man's" 5101 - actually not that poor as we might be able to pay DP for a house with 5124

HAGWE

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Thanks, Bruno to have answered to something I wondered
Jul 05 2008,22:18 PM

With this brilliant comparison between these 2 very nice watches!
The 5124 is a brilliant watch, indeed.
Simple and elegant.
The 5101P too, of course, this rare bird is really something.
In the middle of the road you have the 5100 Ten Days, without tourbillon, and its case originally shaped.
My Holy grail ( 5100 WG).
Thanks again for this very interesting comparison, my friend.
You indeed were lucky to see these 2 pieces!
Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2008-07-05 22:18:40

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grail
Jul 06 2008,00:02 AM

Nicholas, you have too many holy grails hahaha

Mech.

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Grails?
Jul 06 2008,00:50 AM

I have really too many.

For me, but it may be the definition of a Grail, this is a watch I won't have because of its price :

An Astronomical watch like the PP 5102, or Ulysse Nardin Planetairum ,

A technical one, like the JLC Gyro I or II, or the VC Chrono perpetual Malte in platinum.

An Historical : The Rolex 5517, or the Panerai Small Egitiano.

And because of their rarity, quite impossible to find.

So, at the end, I have 5 or 6 Grail Watches...Yes, too much! LOL

Best.
Nicolas

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Thank you so much....
Jul 06 2008,01:37 AM

Hi,

Thank you so much for sharing these pics!

Those two watches are just gorgeous.

Obviously if I could pick one I have no doubt about which one I would elect! 

Still the other one is nearly as beautiful IMO, and could well be a dream come true!

I have hope!

That's magic!

Dje

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Great watches, and great pics. Thank you.nt
Jul 06 2008,07:43 AM

nt

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Pure pleasure to see ...
Jul 06 2008,10:21 AM

these two beauties together. Lucky YOU!

Thanks for sharing

oliver

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Great post, Bruno
Jul 06 2008,20:21 PM

Both are very nice watches and I'm sure that the 5101 was great to handle.

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thanks Bruno, wonderful "duo", great pics [nt]
Jul 07 2008,00:17 AM

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Absolutely no Doubts
Jul 10 2008,09:03 AM

This is more like an epitome of fine srtistry and superb engineering, the sleek like do make you shiver!

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